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DCG Expands Digital and Technical Capabilities Through Urban Emu Merger

WASHINGTON, D.C. , August 10, 2026 — The District Communications Group (DCG), a research, communications, and strategy firm, today announced it is merging with Urban Emu, an innovative digital and technical solutions agency - marking a significant step in DCG’s long-term growth strategy. The addition of Urban Emu accelerates DCG’s evolution into a tech-enabled strategic partner, blending advanced data analytics and proprietary AI-driven tools into its core offerings.

By integrating Urban Emu’s expertise in AI-development, application design, and technical problem-solving, this merger reinforces DCG’s position as a trusted partner to federal agencies and mission-driven organizations, while expanding its ability to support a broader range of clients. Moving forward, DCG’s clients will benefit from a more seamless combination of research, communications, and technology - enabling faster decision-making, improved targeting, and more efficient program execution.

“Client needs are evolving rapidly. Organizations are under increasing pressure to turn data into intelligence and deliver measurable results,” said Adam Clampitt, CEO of DCG. “Bringing Urban Emu into DCG allows us to better connect insight, strategy, and technology, helping our clients operate more effectively and achieve mission goals and objectives.”

As part of the merger, Urban Emu CEO Patrick Kesler will join DCG’s executive leadership team as Chief Technology Officer. Kesler will oversee DCG’s research and development efforts and lead the integration of customized AI solutions across the firm.

“Urban Emu has built a reputation for solving technical problems with creativity and precision,” said Kesler. “Our goal is to build digital tools that are bespoke and thoughtful, not tech for tech’s sake. Joining forces with DCG allows our technical expertise to be applied at a larger scale, helping each of our clients move from insights to action with more agility.”

About DCG

DCG helps organizations solve critical challenges by turning complex data and insight into action, and connects communications, technology, and execution to deliver measurable outcomes and advance the mission. With more than 13 years of experience, DCG provides research, strategy, communications, and digital expertise to federal agencies and mission-driven organizations, including the Departments of Veterans Affairs, War, State, Labor, Treasury, Transportation, and Homeland Security.

Visit www.dcgcommunications.com to learn more.